Miami -
At first glance, an adult goliath grouper can appear intimidating. Equipped with a capacious Edward G. Robinson-esque lower jaw and weighing as much as 360 kg, or 793 pounds, encountering one while you're diving or snorkeling can give you pause.

Halifax -
Atlantic Canadians should keep on the watch as several organizations are reporting that Hurricane Earl may make a direct hit on Nova Scotia as a category 1 hurricane. It has now been upgraded to category 4.

Mayaguez -
A storm driven twister slammed into the stadium in the western town of Mayaguez hours before the CACSO games were due to begin. It tore down a lighting tower, smashing cars and injuring five people delaying the opening ceremonies of the games by a day.